Pixelpaw Labs has introduced the Phase, a gaming mouse that physically splits into two halves to become a gamepad-style controller. The device targets players who regularly switch between ...

The Phase, from Pixelpaw Labs, is a mouse without a scroll wheel that can split into two controllers, seemingly for the worst of all worlds.

Called Phase, the device is startup Pixelpaw Labs' first product. It's being advertised as bridging the gap between a mouse, a controller, and a mobile gamepad.

Pragmata's devs urge players to test out the demo beforehand to figure out whether controller or mouse and keyboard is best for them.